CarVerify

Free Car Check

C16 COS

1988 Ford Sierra

Blue Petrol 1993cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

7,934 mi
Last recorded7,934 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 1988 Ford Sierra51,526 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationC16 COS
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 7,934 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 7,546 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 7,184 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 6,722 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 6,051 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2021 6,051 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 5,536 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 5,148 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 4,481 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 4,016 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 3,219 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 2,521 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 1,410 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 481 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 62,886 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 62,345 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 61,725 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 60,795 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 60,003 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 59,458 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 58,890 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 57,753 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Sierra?

Based on 235,897 MOT tests across 50,859 vehicles.

69.3%
Pass Rate
1,731
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
50,859
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 24,833
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 20,240
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 12,426
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 8,585
Brake pipe excessively corroded 7,976
Full Ford Sierra reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

C16 COS is a 1988 Ford Sierra in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

Across all 1988 Ford Sierra models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 51,526 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Sierra fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 24,833 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C16 COS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Sierra typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 38 years old, this Ford Sierra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of C16 COS?

You can check the full history of C16 COS by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was C16 COS registered?

C16 COS is a 1988 Ford Sierra, first registered on 30 April 1988.

Is C16 COS safe to buy?

The MOT history for C16 COS shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does C16 COS have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on C16 COS. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.